KM Malta Airlines launches Malta – Palermo summer 2026 service

by Gozo News · March 12, 2026

A new direct service between Malta and Palermo has been launched by KM Malta Airlines, further strengthening connectivity between Malta and Sicily as part of the airline’s Summer 2026 schedule, the airline said.

The new route will operate three times weekly, providing customers with direct travel options between Malta International Airport and Palermo Falcone-Borsellino Airport. Flights are scheduled to operate from the 30th of May, complementing the airline’s broader summer network.

“We are pleased to introduce Palermo as a new destination within our Summer 2026 schedule,” said David Curmi, Chairman of KM Malta Airlines. “At present, Palermo is not served by direct flights from Malta, and this new route expands the range of destinations available to the Maltese travelling public while also creating additional opportunities to attract inbound visitors to Malta. Sicily and Malta share strong cultural, economic and tourism ties, and we are confident this service will further strengthen connectivity between our two islands.”

“We warmly welcome the launch of the new service between Palermo and Malta announced by KM Malta Airlines,” said Gianfranco Battisti, CEO of Gesap, the managing company of Palermo Falcone Borsellino International Airport. “This connection helps to support the growth of international traffic at the airport and to encourage new tourist and commercial flows between Sicily and Malta, concludes Battisti, in line with the path of development and progressive opening to international markets that we at Gesap are pursuing.”

Summer 2026 Flight Schedule – Malta (MLA) to Palermo (PMO) All times local:

Days Flight Route Departure Arrival

Tue/Sat KM668 MLA – PMO 20:55 22:00

Tue/Sat KM669 PMO – MLA 22:45 23:50

Wed KM668 MLA – PMO 21:30 22:35

Wed KM669 PMO – MLA 23:20 00:35

Flights are available for booking via the KM Malta Airlines website or app, travel agents, and other authorised sales channels.